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A client prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for chronic stable angina makes the following statements. Which statement indicates correct understanding of the medication?

A nurse provides education about the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during a community health seminar. The nurse explains that several factors can influence the likelihood of HIV transmission. Which factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A 70-year-old client states, “I’ve stopped driving after dark because the headlights seem much brighter than they used to be, and everything looks hazy.” Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A client with a history of hypertension is admitted with decompensated left-sided heart failure. Which assessment finding most directly reflects impaired left ventricular function?

A 67-year-old client admitted for dehydration suddenly reports palpitations and dizziness. Assessment findings include: BP: 82/48 mm Hg HR: 182/min RR: 24/min SpO₂: 95% on room air Skin cool and diaphoretic Client is alert but increasingly restless. Based on the rhythm strip below and assessment findings, which action should the nurse anticipate?

A client receiving intravenous unfractionated heparin and oral warfarin for treatment of a deep vein thrombosis develops the following findings on day 6 of therapy: Platelets: 248,000/mm³ → 102,000/mm³ Left dorsalis pedis: +2 → +1 INR: 2.3 aPTT: Therapeutic Which nursing action has the highest priority?

A client with acute kidney injury (AKI) has the following arterial blood gas results: pH: 7.30 PaCO₂: 30 mm Hg HCO₃⁻: 16 mEq/L Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?

A 70-year-old client is diagnosed with pernicious anemia after reporting increasing fatigue and weakness. Which pathophysiologic process should the nurse recognize as the underlying cause of this disorder?

A client diagnosed with HIV infection began combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) 12 weeks ago. During a follow-up visit, which laboratory result should the nurse review first to determine the effectiveness of the prescribed therapy?

A 72-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with suspected bacterial pneumonia and sepsis. Assessment findings include temperature 39.4°C (102.9°F), heart rate 128/min, respiratory rate 30/min, blood pressure 82/46 mm Hg, oxygen saturation 90% on room air, and serum lactate 4.8 mmol/L. The provider prescribes the following interventions. Place the actions in the order the nurse should implement them. Actions 1. Administer prescribed broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics. 2. Begin a 30 mL/kg intravenous isotonic crystalloid bolus. 3. Obtain blood cultures from two separate sites. 4. Measure the serum lactate level again following fluid resuscitation.